How do I qualify to race in the Open Sprint Triathlon category?

This is an open event so no prior qualifications are needed. All are welcome to compete in this division.

RULES

We will be following the World Triathlon Competition Rules for the 2025 XTERRA World Championship. Please reference this link for full regulations.

TRIATHLON LICENSE

Please note that all athletes are required to have a triathlon license to compete. For foreign athletes in Italy, you have two options:

1. You need to be a member of your country's National Triathlon Federation and have a valid license* issued by that federation. Please have a copy of this ready and present it at the registration tent during race pack collection.
   *Please ensure that your license is current and not expired on race day.

2. If you don’t have a National License from your country, One-Day License (ODL) must be purchased exclusively through the myFITri portal. On-site purchase for daily membership will not be available. 

To obtain the daily membership as a foreigner, you must:

• Create a personal profile on MyFITri. You may need to use a browser translator tool to see the English version. (If the athlete to be registered is a minor, the profile must be created by the parent)

• Fill out the online form and accept the terms and conditions

• Upload a copy of the valid federation card for the year 2025 or a membership certificate issued by your Federation confirming membership for the year 2025, or, in case you are not registered with any Triathlon Federation, upload a medical certificate (download template)

• Complete the payment (see costs based on race type) and upload the payment receipt

• Wait for the validation of the documents by the federation offices

SUMMARY: You will need to show your valid triathlon license to race. You can obtain a membership from your country or purchase a daily membership through the myFITri portal. No license, no race. 

WETSUITS / SKIN SUITS / SPEED SUITS

Based on the latest World Triathlon rules, wetsuit use it governed by the following: 

Elite, U23, Junior and Youth athletes:
Forbidden: 20 ºC and above
Mandatory: 15.9 ºC and below

Age-Group from youngest to 55-59 category:
Forbidden: 22 ºC and above
Mandatory: 15.9 ºC and below

Age-Group from 60-64 category to the oldest:
Forbidden: 24.6 ºC and above
Mandatory: 15.9 ºC and below

Speed suits or skin suits are permitted according to regulations. Click here to see a list of acceptable suits.

TRIATHLON SUITS / UNIFORM

For all age group athletes, there are no strict rules regarding uniform. However, elite athletes will follow the World Triathlon Guidelines regarding uniform. 

AID STATIONS

Competitors are encouraged to be responsible for their own hydration during the race (ie. bring your own bike bottles and hydration packs).

Water, energy bars, gels & isotonic drinks will be available on the course. 

What is the Open Sprint Triathlon Deferral/Refund Policy?

Refund Policy
All registration fees for the XTERRA Open Sprint Triathlon Race are non-refundable under any circumstances, including but not limited to withdrawal, disqualification, or cancellation of the event.

No Exceptions
There will be no exceptions to the "no refund" policy, and participants will not be entitled to a refund of any portion of the registration fees for any reason.

Event Changes
Please understand that XTERRA Planet reserves the right to make changes to the event schedule, format, or other aspects of the competition, and participants will not be eligible for a refund based on such changes.